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Chapter 9
9.4
plants, animals, and microorganisms coexist and interact
within their specific aquatic environment.
1.
Biological Components (Biotic):
This includes all
the living things in the pond, such as plants, animals
(frogs, fish, insects), bacteria, and algae.
2.
Physical Components (Abiotic):
These are the non-
living parts of the ecosystem, such as water, soil,
nutrients, sunlight, and temperature.
The other components worth most discussing are as
follows:
E
NERGY
F
LOW
, F
OOD
C
HAINS
AND
N
UTRIENT
C
YCLES
Energy Flow:
The Sun is the primary source of energy for
most ecosystems. Sunlight is captured by producers, ...

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